Accountant - grant and fund accounting (Portland, OR)

Cedar Oak Inspection Services provides independent inspection and testing for industry across Portland, and we need an Accountant to lead our grant and fund accounting. Independence and accuracy are our product. What you will do • Track costs around scheduling against budget and explain variances to managers. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to client sites, and clear open items. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. What we are looking for • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. Nice to have • Familiarity with audit requirements. • Experience with client sites. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 28 hours a week, with flexible days. • On site in Portland. • We reply to every applicant.